The Aston Martin Lagonda completely uncovered thanks to Oman Air

This is what happens when your bespoke car is financed by a Middle Eastern airline.

The 2016 Aston Martin Lagonda uber-sedan is not for you, unless you happen to be filthy rich and living in the Middle East, so the fact that partner Oman Air blew the cover of the car is fairly immaterial.

What's the Lagonda doing in Oman, specifically? Aston Martin flew the sedan to the country for hot-weather testing, essential for a car likely to only be seen in desert countries. The Lagonda will only be available to purchase by individuals who receive an invitation from Aston Martin. That is the very definition of exclusive.

Does the Lagonda live up to the hype? At this early hour, the jury is hung. One editor quipped it "looks like an Acura show car," which is probably more of a compliment to stylistically-embattled Acura than it is a put down to Aston. Another felt that it abandoned the classically beautiful styling language of the rest of the line and went down a dangerous road marked "Kia K900." To its credit, though, its crisp lines and unparalleled exclusivity are probably enough to secure it a place in the garages of a few oil barons.